The Duke Next Door, Celeste Bradley
The Duke Next Door, Celeste Bradley
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The Duke Next Door

Author: Celeste Bradley

Narrator: Susan Ericksen

Unabridged: 10 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/27/2014


Synopsis

The dangerously beautiful Deirdre Cantor is determined to inherit her grandfather's vast fortune. All she needs is to marry a duke . . . and be the first granddaughter to walk down the aisle. After all, she has always dreamed of becoming a member of the haute ton. So when the proper Calder Marbrook, the Marquis of Brookhaven and future Duke of Brookmoor, is abandoned at the altar, Deirdre makes it her business to become his wife—in spite of the whispers about his past.

Soon Deirdre's visions of a lavish existence with the handsome Calder are shattered when she learns his shocking secret. Feeling betrayed, Deirdre seeks revenge by playing a perilous and seductive game of cat and mouse with her husband that threatens to drive them both to the heights of passion. She will not surrender to him, no matter how great her desire. But at what cost? Calder is determined to keep his secret under lock and key—and to make his stunning wife his in every way that matters. Even if it means winning her heart all over again.

About Celeste Bradley

Celeste Bradley is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous historical romances, including the Runaway Brides series, the Heiress Brides series, and the Royal Four novels. She is a two-time RITA Award nominee and has been named Historical Storyteller of the Year by Romantic Times magazine. Prior to becoming a writer, Celeste worked as a professional artist. The mother of two teenage daughters, she lives in the Southwest.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa (Remarkablylisa) on May 27, 2021

I don't know why but all of celeste's books start off REALLY GOOD and a solid 4-5 stars but then the characters start to be ugly and the plot drags and then the ending is just whatever at the end. Also this one had a huge miscommunication plot and made me want to rip my hair out. I used to love the......more

Goodreads review by Karmen O on January 03, 2025

The Duke Next Door by Celeste Bradley, book two of the Heiress Bride series . Cover (stepback): 4/5 Story: 5/5 Steam: 🔥 🔥 (+kissing, interupted scenes) Ending: HEA with epilogue . Series or Stand Alone: COuld be read as a stand alone but probably best as a series read in series order. Cross over subplots......more

Goodreads review by Oleander on January 28, 2025

The first two chapters were enchanting and generally I had a smile on my face as I read. The middle did drag a bit though. The hero, Calder is a complete and utter blockhead. He did frustrate me and he certainly frustrates his wife. Deirdre has been in love with Calder for years. She proposes to him......more